Sunday, 22 February 2015

Do you all remember when was the last time you all ate as a family together at home, without the idot box shouting inbetween.

Having family meals can help reduce your
family's risk for becoming overweight or obese. When families eat together, they tend to eat healthier
meals -- less fried foods and more vegetables. The good news is that
many families are already practicing this tip, this is partiularly very helpful for overweight kids when a child is overweight or obese, it's a family problem and, while
not a solution in itself.

A study published in the
March 2010 issue of "Pediatrics" found that about 56 percent of American
families have dinner together at least six evenings per week, and when
families ate dinner together more than five times a week, there was a 23
to 25 percent reduction in the number of kids with weight problems.

When families watch TV while
eating, even if you're all sitting together at the dinner table, the
nutritional quality of the meal takes a nosedive, so turn off the tube
and spend time with each other.

Mommas
dilemma .....how to keep the food healthy and interesting for their
children. Kids throw a fit when they are served something they dislike.

You could always have an alternative for 'unhealthy' food, and create a
healthier and nutrition-rich meal. Try turning the boring roti and
sabzi into a vegetable wrap with loads of salad leaves, tomatoes and
onions for the crunchiness.

Cheese and butter
are a child's weaknesses. So, how do we make it healthy? for children,
any dish with a top-up of cheese is too good to resist. But, you could
use paneer instead or if they just can't do without it, try the cheese
made from cow's milk.

It's all about giving the regular food a
twist, making it look interesting and giving your old recipes a new
look. Just a few changes here and there, and you have a healthy version
of fast food. So gear up all MOMS create something healthy n interesting.

Thursday, 5 February 2015

Good health is determined not only by a healthy weight but also by a healthy waist size and body shape. Increasingly, doctors are using waist size and body shape, along with
body weight, to predict your risk for chronic health conditions. The higher the waist to hip ratio, the higher the risk.

Apple Shaped

The apple shaped person carries most of the body fat in the
abdominal region i.e have more fat
surrounding their internal organs (visceral fat), also refered to as abdominal or central obesity.This kind of fat decreases insulin sensitivity, raises blood pressure, and
decreases levels of 'good' (HDL) cholesterol there by putting the person at risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Pear Shaped

The pear-shaped person carries most of the body fat around the hips, thighs, and buttocks.
The risks for the overweight pear-shaped are quite
different to the apple shape. A pear-shaped will typically be more
susceptible to orthopedic problems, cellulite and varicose veins.

Being an “apple” or “pear” is partially influenced by the gene. However,
a person’s lifestyle may affect the fat distribution too. For
instances, excessive alcoholic beverages consumption may
increase the fat carried in stomach area (bear belly). Similarly sedentary lifestyle a lot of sitting at one place can also lead to fat accumulation.

Anyways being overweight itself leads to a hell lot of issues so whatever shape you are lose weight and get into the healthy range.

Wednesday, 4 February 2015

Move More to Control Weight Gain During Pregnancy

If a woman gains too much weight during pregnancy, it increases her
risk for complications such as preeclampsia (high blood pressure and
excess protein in the urine) and for obesity after delivery, and also
ups the baby's risk for childhood obesity.

Along with helping control weight, regular physical activity can help reduce back pain, boost energy levels and reduce insomnia.

In a study it was found that the amount of physical activity throughout the day had more
impact. For example, a woman who didn't have a specific workout session
but was active all day -- such as a waitress or a mother who has young
children and is always on the move -- would get more exercise and burn
more calories overall than a woman who had an exercise session but was
otherwise inactive during the day.The findings show that it's important for pregnant women to increase their overall daily levels of activity.

"Maybe it means that you make a conscious effort, if you have a desk
job, to get up every hour nd make a loop around your building for five
minutes,". "Or maybe you walk to work or make an effort to
park farther away or take the stairs.

Staying active throughout the day helps prevent obesity-related complications

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